Companionship
These dogs want to be close to their people. We value warm, confident temperaments and dogs that genuinely enjoy family life.
Russian Salon Dogs
Small dogs.
Big personalities.
Opaline Mermaids is the next chapter of an established Yorkshire Terrier kennel program. We bring the same careful planning, high standards, and lifelong commitment to families into our work with the Russian Salon Dog.
Welcome to Opaline
We fell in love with who these dogs are.
Russian Salon Dogs may be rare, but rarity is not what made us love them. It was their affectionate nature, their bright personalities, and the way they seem to become part of every moment in the home.
We are not new to dogs, breeding, or the responsibility that comes with placing a puppy. Our experience with Yorkshire Terriers has shaped the way we evaluate health, temperament, structure, pedigrees, and the homes we trust with our puppies.
The Russian Salon Dog
A wonderful little companion with a story still being written.
The Russian Salon Dog was created to be a devoted companion. They are known for their beautiful coats and distinctive appearance, but the personality inside matters even more to us. We want dogs that are happy, social, healthy, and comfortable being part of a real family.
Health
We take health seriously and make breeding decisions with the long-term well-being of each dog and future puppy in mind.
Preservation
Because the breed is still uncommon, every litter matters. We plan slowly, study carefully, and never breed simply because puppies are wanted.
How we do things
Carefully, honestly, and without rushing.
Opaline is a newer name, but it is not a first-time breeding program. It grows from an established Yorkshire Terrier kennel and the lessons, standards, and relationships built through years of working with dogs and families. We are taking the same deliberate approach as we build our Russian Salon Dog program.
- Our program is built on established experience with Yorkshire Terriers
- Pairings are considered for health, temperament, pedigree, and breed type
- Puppies are matched with homes thoughtfully, not simply first come, first served
- Our relationship with each family continues long after a puppy goes home
As we grow
There is more to come.
Our dogs
Meet the Opaline family
We will be adding individual pages so you can get to know each dog, their personality, pedigree, health information, and place in our program.
Future litters
Plans shared when they are truly plans
We will post breeding and puppy updates once health testing is complete and a pairing has been carefully considered.
Breed information
Honest answers for future families
We will share practical information about grooming, temperament, daily life, and what it is really like to live with a Russian Salon Dog.
Contact Opaline
We would love to hear from you.
Whether you already know the breed or are just beginning to learn, you are welcome to reach out. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, and what brought you to the Russian Salon Dog.